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FAQs on 3rd Party Logistics Warehouses

FAQs on 3rd Party Logistics Warehouses

WHAT IS A THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE?

A 3PL warehouse stores and ships products for stores and makers, large and small. It offers custom storage and shipping that grows with you.

Omaha, Nebraska warehouse

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC SERVICES OFFERED BY A 3PL WAREHOUSE?

Services often include storage near your markets, trucking and home delivery to your buyers. They can also cover stock control, returns, repairs and set-up.

WHAT INDUSTRIES BENEFIT FROM 3PL SERVICES?

Most firms that ship daily, or now and then, can gain from a 3PL.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PUBLIC WAREHOUSE AND A 3PL COMPANY?

A 3PL is a firm that offers many services. A public warehouse is one. Others are packing, order filling, trucking and IT help.

At Gratton Warehouse we offer cross-docking, returns management and small-package shipping with UPS, FedEx and USPS.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING A 3PL WAREHOUSE?

A good 3PL saves you from buying your own warehouse. It cuts the cost of managing stock. It also helps you serve your buyers better. A 3PL warehouse can add to your success.

ARE MY GOODS INSURED?

A typical 3PL carries several kinds of insurance. These are workers' pay, general liability, cargo and Warehouse Legal Liability (WLL). WLL covers loss of your goods caused by the 3PL's fault.

Many warehouses cap the claim. The cap is often set per pallet or case. Tell the warehouse what your goods are worth, so your cover fits.

Ask your insurance agent if outside storage is covered. Our Omaha warehouseShrink-wrapped pallets of goods in a staging areaReady to ship.Pallets wait in our staging area. team can answer questions at (402) 339-9993.

Markets We Serve

Gratton Warehouse ships from one facility in Omaha, Nebraska, to businesses across these markets.

Kansas City 31 locations
Chicago & Illinois 31 locations
Dallas–Fort Worth 20 locations